Smooth ball mustard
Calepina irregularis
Family: Brassicaceae
What it is like
An annual herb. The lower leaves have deep lobes. The upper leaves are sword shaped. The flowers are white.
Where it is found
It is a Mediterranean plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Australia, Europe, Italy, Luxembourg, Mediterranean, Portugal, Turkey, Türkiye
How it is used for food
The leaves are sometimes eaten as salad. They are also boiled in mixtures of vegetables.
Edible parts
Leaves
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Giyahe geni, Giyahe haco, Insalata selvaggia, Pir gelack
Synonyms
Calepina corvinii Desv.;